Michael Laffan (abt. 1829 - 1895)

Born about 1829 in An Cheapach Mhór, County Limerick, Ireland

Husband of Mary McMahon (Mahoney) Laffan — married 31 May 1863 (to 5 Sep 1895) in Euroa, Victoria, Australia

Died 5 Sep 1895 at about age 66 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Michael Laffan migrated from Ireland to Australia.

Michael was born around May 1829 in the Village of Cappamore, on the banks of the Mulcair River, Doon Parish, overlooked by the Slieve Felim Mountains, near the City of Limerick, in County Limerick, Province of Munster, Ireland. He was the son of Miller, Thomas (Laffan) and Margaret (Hanley), who married on the 2 July 1828 at the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Cathedral Place, in the City of Limerick, Province of Munster, Ireland^[1]. His baptism took place on the 2 June 1829 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Michael, Denmark Street, in the City of Limerick, on the River Shannon, Diocese of Limerick, County of Limerick, Province of Munster, in Ireland^[2].

It is not clear when he came to Victoria, but he married Mary McMahon Mahoney on the 31 May 1863 at Sydney Road, Faithfull's Creek, 15 kilometres from the Town of Euroa, in the Shire of Strathbogie, 148 km (92 mi) northeast of the Capital City of Melbourne, in northeastern Victoria, Australia^[3]. During their union, the couple had the following children:--

1. Thomas "Tom" Laffan, born 1864, in Melbourne, Victoria^[4];
2. John Laffan, born 1865 in Brunswick, Victoria^[5];
3. Michael Laffan, born 1867 at Sandhurst, Victoria^[6];
4. William Patrick Laffan, born 4 July 1869 at Malmsbury, Victoria^[7];
5. Margaret Laffan, born 1872 at Melbourne; died 1874 at Malmsbury, Victoria^[8];
6. Mary (Laffan), born 1873 at Melbourne, Victoria^[9];
7. Margaret "Peg" (Laffan) O'Shea, born 1876 at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria^[10];
8. Ellen (Laffan) Dwyer, born 1879 at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria^[11];
9. Catherine Amy Laffan, born 1881 at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria^[12];
10. Alice Annie Laffan, born 1884; died 15 July 1886 at 2 years old at Richmond, Victoria^[13][14]; and
11. Bridget Alice Laffan, born 1887 at Richmond, Victoria^[15].

On the 5 September 1895, at around the age of 66 (even though his death record states he was 60), Michael passed away at this home, 65 Tanner Street, Richmond, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The cause of death was certified to be Valvular Disease of the Heart, Fatty Degeneration with Dilation and Exhaustion over 2 months. At the time of his death, Michael was recorded as being a Retired Gate Keeper and his son, John (Laffan) of Tanner Street was informant to his death^[16]. His burial took place on the 6 September 1895 at MGC-RC-Comp-R-No-561-563 at the Melbourne General Cemetery, College Crescent, Parkville, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Headstone reads:--In Loving Remembrance Of MICHAEL Beloved Husband of MARY LAFFAN, Who Died 5th Sept. 1895, Aged 60 Years. Native of Co. Limerick, Ireland. Also Their Daughter ANNIE, Who Died 15th July 1886, Aged 3 Years. Also Their Beloved Youngest Son WILLIAM Who Died 16th June 1903, Aged 32 Years. Also Their Beloved Eldest Son, THOMAS, Who Died 10th August 1905, Aged 41 Years. Also AMY and ALICE, Beloved Daughters Of The Above, Who Lost Their Lives In the Sunshine Railway Accident, 20th April 1908, Aged 25 and 20 Years. Also Their Daughter MARY, Who Died 22nd July 1922, Aged 48 Years. And The Above MARY LAFFAN Who Died 4 July 1923, Aged 77 Years^[17].

• 1895 'Family Notices', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 6 September, p. 1. & p. 8.
• DEATHS. LAFFAN.— On the 5th September, at his residence. 65 Tanner-street, Richmond, Michael, beloved husband of Mary Laffan, aged 60 years. R.I.P.
• FUNERAL NOTICES. THE Friends of the late Mr. MICHAEL LAFFAN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral to move from his late residence, No. 65 Tanner-street, Richmond, THIS DAY (Friday), the 6th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. HERBERT KING, Undertaker, Malvern. Telephone 912^[18].

Sources

1. ↑ Marriages 21 July 1821 to 15 Dec. 1850 : Catholic Parish Registers at the NLI; National Library of Ireland (NLI), Dublin; Reference: Year: 1828; Month: July; Thomas Laffan & Margaret Hanley. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link: https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000635011#page/172/mode/1up
2. ↑ Baptisms 13 May 1824 to 08 Dec. 1838 : Catholic Parish Registers at the NLI; National Library of Ireland (NLI), Dublin; Reference: Year: 1829; Month: June; Michael Laffin. Father: Thomas Laffin. Mother: Margaret Hanly. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link: https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000635025#page/137/mode/1up
3. ↑ Marriage Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1863; Michael Laffen & Mary McMahon. Registration Place: Euroa. Registration Details: 1483 / 1863. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link: https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
4. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1864; Thomas Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahony. Registration Place: Melbourne. Registration Details: 9890 / 1864. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
5. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1865; John Laffin. Father: Michael Laffin. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Brunswick. Registration Details: 20628 / 1865. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
6. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1867; Michael Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Melbourne. Registration Details: 24339 / 1867. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
7. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1869; William Patrick Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahony. Registration Place: Melbourne. Registration Details: 23235 / 1869. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
8. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1872; Margaret Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Melbourne. Registration Details: 10663 / 1872. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
9. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1873; Mary Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Melbourne North. Registration Details: 25358 / 1873. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
10. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1876; Margaret Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Bacchus Marsh. Registration Details: 6511 / 1876. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
11. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1879; Ellen Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Bacchus Marsh. Registration Details: 13363/ 1879. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
12. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1876; Margaret Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Bacchus Marsh. Registration Details: 20815 / 1881. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
13. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1884; Alice Annie Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahony. Registration Place: Richmond. Registration Details: 4914 / 1884. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
14. ↑ Death Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1886; Annie Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahoney. Registration Place: Richmond. Registration Details: 10655 / 1886. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
15. ↑ Birth Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1887; Bridget Alice Laffan. Father: Michael Laffan. Mother: Mary Mahony. Registration Place: Richmond. Registration Details: 23135 / 1887. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
16. ↑ Death Records : Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne: Reference: Year: 1895; Michl. Laffan. Father: Thos. Laffan. Mother: Margt. Hanley. Registration Place: Richmond. Registration Details: 10939/ 1895. Accessed 14 September 2023; Record Link:https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/650186da1a954e25d391f1ea/results?q=efamily
17. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144509540/michael-laffan: accessed 14 September 2023), memorial page for Michael Laffan (1835–5 Sep 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144509540, citing Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by Tony M. (contributor 48299134)
18. ↑ Family Notices : TROVE Digitised Newspapers (The National Library of Australia, Canberra); Record Links: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197197161 & http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197197265